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BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up)

Examine the most important issues facing modern policing. Gain an undergraduate degree in one year of study. Strengthen your professional practice.

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UCAS codeP1P5
Duration1 year
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

Designed with input from regional police forces and colleges, the BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) course explores the key challenges facing modern policing. It offers a strong academic and professional foundation aligned with the national agenda to professionalise the police, allowing you to gain a full undergraduate degree in just one year.

By recognising prior learning and offering flexibility to serving officers, this course is ideal for those in the workforce seeking to advance their careers. Taught by experienced professionals, the degree equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed in today’s policing environment.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Throughout the course, you'll learn directly from a teaching team who are active researchers with direct links to policing practice. The degree supports academic and practitioner skills and will help you develop creativity and critical thinking, ensuring you can have a positive impact upon local and national policing practice in your career.

This police course will be delivered in teaching blocks in order to accommodate students who are in-service. You'll also benefit from support through your own personal tutor – an academic who provides advice and mentoring during the course.

Your assessments will be a mixture of a presentation, portfolio, and written assignment.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.